Sustainability Leaders: Cities and Companies

As part of the RES 2026 EXPO International Exhibition, the Sustainable Development and ESG Council of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken” is hosting a panel discussion titled “Sustainability Leaders: Cities and Companies.”

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 4:00–4:50 p.m.
Venue: EXPO International Exhibition Center, Astana (53/1 Mangilik El Ave.), Conference Hall 2

We are pleased to invite you to join this discussion, which will focus on key approaches and best practices in sustainable development, as well as the role of cities and businesses in shaping today’s economic and environmental agenda.

Session Moderator

Yuliya Yakupbayeva — Chair of the Sustainable Development and ESG Council of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken.”

Speakers

• Elnar Bazyken — Head of the Astana Urban Studies Center
• Aliya Murzagaliyeva — Managing Director, Baiterek National Managing Holding
• Saginbek Shunkeyev — Chief Executive Officer, Halyk Charitable Foundation
• Alexandra Akkirman — Senior Director for Government Relations, Communications, and Sustainability, Central Asia and the Caucasus, Coca-Cola
• Ekaterina Sova — Deputy General Manager for Operations, The Ritz-Carlton Astana

Topics to be discussed

• Successful case studies of ESG implementation
• Sustainable solutions for cities
• The role of leadership in addressing global challenges

The panel session will provide a platform for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and professional networking.

Registration:
https://res2026expo.regist.kz/event.php?id=43

We look forward to welcoming you.